Friday, May 18, 2012

Are you seeing weevils wobble through your rice, pasta or grain? Grain weevils are known as the connoisseurs of Italian, Cuban and Chinese cuisine. If you store boxes of grains in your pantry you could be at risk for these pesky carb lovers. And nobody wants weevils laying eggs in their food.

Weevils are serious grain pests that are very distinguished from other
beetles by a slender elongated snout. These pantry pests are typically about an
eighth-inch long and are dark brown or black in color. They also have
multiple punctures on the top side of the thorax (chest) and
nonfunctional wings. The grain weevil is closely related to the rice
weevil but can be separated by their slightly smaller size and they fly
poorly. Grain weevils bore holes into grain kernels to deposit their
eggs.

Grain weevils have adapted to living entirely in stored grains and
rarely forage elsewhere. Females are capable of living up to eight months
when food is abundant and can lay approximately 200 – 300 eggs during
this time. At Tampa Bay Pest Management we can rid your house of these nasty free loafers. If you notice any type of bug in or around your pantry please call us for a free estimate at 813-416-3692. Remember, weevils wobble but the WILL fall down with Tampa Bay Pest Management.

Unlike many other large corporate pest services, we guarantee our service and are locally owned and operated in the Tampa Bay surrounding area. We are a home grown company that specializes in knowing the behaviors and habits of Florida pests.

About Tampa Bay Pest Management

Tampa Bay Pest Management is a family-owned and operated pest control business with over 10 years experience. We are strongly committed to excellence, and customer satisfaction is our #1 priority. Our clients are always treated with professional and punctual service. While providing quality and professional service in the Greater Tampa Bay area, as well as living here, we have thorough knowledge and understanding of all the residential and commercial pest problems in the area.